Thought some people on here might be interested in this Publication and Email Sub. Look at the bottom for info.. Cheers John ----------------- Escape From America Newsletter - http://www.escapeartist.com/efan/efan.htm Escape From America Magazine Volume Two - Issue Number Three Go directly to the on-line table of contents - http://www.escapeartist.com/efam11/efam11.html ********************************** Which Way To Heaven? - by Robin Sparks - Through Hell, High Water, and a Hurricane: the story of one couple�s perilous journey from New England to Belize - "The 2500-mile journey symbolized for the couple the end of 20 years of dreaming and the beginning of a two-year trial run in the charter sailboat business. What they didn�t know was that the biggest storm to hit the Caribbean in 500 years would rearrange their plans -- it would kill one of their dearest friends, nearly destroy their catamaran, and cause months-long delays and financial depletion. No one said moving to a third world country would be easy..." http://www.escapeartist.com/efam11/Sailing_To_Belize.html ********************************** Economic Citizenships / Passports: Myths & Realities - by David Lesperance - "Economic citizenships and their attendant passports offer many advantages to people. I have over 200 clients who would say it is the best money they ever spent. Their citizenships are an integral part of a larger workable tax strategy. They enjoy the freedom to travel when and where they wish without significant hassles. In the global marketplace, this gives them a distinct advantage as they pursue their business or personal objectives." http://www.escapeartist.com/efam11/2ndPassport.html ********************************** Deliberately homeless: What it means to be a full-time PT - by Paul Terhorst; In a very real sense, our home address is our E-mail address. PTs like security and predictability�it's just that security to us is a trusted friend, a helping hand, rather than a government program. ~ From "The Best of International Living" http://www.escapeartist.com/efam11/pt_buenos_aires.html ********************************** Moving To Mexico is a Breeze... Compared to Heading West in a Conestoga - by Jennifer Rose - Once you've obtained your FM-3, you're allowed a one-time opportunity to import a reasonable amount of household goods into Mexico. While there's no definition of "reasonable amount," be prepared for payment of taxes and some serious negotiation. Long before your move, you'll need to submit a detailed inventory, in English and Spanish, detailing all you intend to import, down to brand name and serial numbers and about $75 to the Mexican Consulate for review, stamp and approval. According to the Mexican Consulate, you can bring your personal goods, including computers, televisions and electronic equipment into the country duty-free. Used appliances seem to fare better than those still showing the warranty card. http://www.escapeartist.com/efam11/moving_to_mexico.html ********************************** Working at the University - Living In Thailand - Teaching In Thailand - by John Irvin; I chose this life for myself because I felt the materialistic life I led in America was not satisfying for me, and I yearned for something simpler, yet more challenging and more adventurous. Living in Thailand became that adventure http://www.escapeartist.com/efam11/Living_In_Thailand.html ********************************** Dominica: Encouraging Investment, But Not at Any Price - by: Christopher E.J. Main - Ms. Lucilla Lewis of Dominica�s International Business Unit (IBU) reports that by December 1998, 173 investors had successfully applied for economic citizenship in Dominica through the Program and a total of 341 passports have been issued, showing the popularity of Dominica�s special fee structure for families; a one-time payment to the Government of US$50,000 qualifies the investor, his or her spouse and their two children (under 18 years old) for economic citizenship. Another option is purchasing US$75,000 in 15-year bonds and paying additional application fees. From The Best of Offshore Finance Canada - http://www.escapeartist.com/efam11/Dominica_Investments.html ********************************** The Earth Still Turns - By Bill Bonner from the Daily Reckoning - by Bill Bonner - Occasionally I am moved by the hopeless, forlorn desire to explain everything. Why is the Dow going down while the Nasdaq rises? Why do New York law firms put modern art on their walls when they can afford good paintings? Why do adults wear shorts in public? http://www.escapeartist.com/efam11/Daily_Reckoning.html ********************************** Finding Offshore's Basis in International Law - by Philip LaMar Jr. - ...while governments of economically powerful nations may continue to exert political pressure to bend the will of smaller nations, International Law requires that the sovereignty of nations be respected in courts of law. With this protection in place, a small nation may enact legislation designed to shelter foreigners and to attract foreign wealth, and it is not possible for a superpower to conduct a judicial examination of the smaller nation�s governmental action. http://www.escapeartist.com/efam11/Offshore_Law.html ********************************** Want to Really "Escape"? Start Your Own Tax Free Small Business - by John Schroder - If it is going to be said that the location of our web site or server is a factor, let us then 'host' our web page or server in a location that could either care less, or offers a tax-free status by law. Placing your web site on a server located in one of the tax free zones in the Dominican Republic would be one idea. If the argument is that you may have a tax liability based upon where your "office" is located, then place your office inside one of the tax-free zones as well. http://www.escapeartist.com/efam11/Escaping.html ********************************** An American in a Refugee Camp - by Charu Newhouse - I�m often asked how and why I went to the camp. It�s relatively simple, my background is in human rights and international relations. After bartending and waitressing my way through Europe, I was interested in doing something a bit more meaningful. I�ve always felt the need to give something back to the countries I�ve traveled through and lived in. After all, those countries have given me some very profound experiences. So when I arrived in Budapest, I grabbed a telephone book and found out the Hungarian Red Cross was just down the street from my hostel. I went there with an interest in refugee work anywhere in Eastern Europe and they in turn dropped me off at Debreceni Menek�lt T�bor, the Debrecen Refugee Camp. http://www.escapeartist.com/efam11/Refugee_Camp.html ********************************** Canada: A Non-Traditional Tax Haven - by David Lesperance - If you have ever cosidered moving to Canada this article will be of extreme interest. In looking at Canada as a possible destination, there are two main considerations; qualifying for permanent residence and tax planning. It may come as a surprise that the new immigrant to Canada can have definite tax advantages. This article discusses those advantages as well as the varying level of immigrant qualifications. http://www.escapeartist.com/efam11/Canadian_Immigration.html ********************************** Notice: Announcing the 15th Annual Premier Offshore Advantage Seminar Join us May 17-20, 2000 at the Sheraton Grande Hotel in Paradise Island, The Bahamas and build a fortress around your wealth. Hear from 32 international experts on offshore trusts, IBCs, banking, investing and taxes. You'll meet and talk with some of the world's leading offshore bankers, attorneys and financiers, experts from the Caribbean, Switzerland, and Austria, special workshops on asset protection, banking privacy and global wealth. 2 days of seminars + 2 days of interactive workshops. Make your reservations NOW. In the US toll free: 1 800 992-0205 or call 410-223-2645. 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